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DA51 SOJ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 95,009 miles on the clock, averaging 4,353 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for DA51 SOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,353

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,009 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,353
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA51 SOJ 40k54k68k81k95k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage89,348 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage85,928 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage81,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage77,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage72,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage69,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage66,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage60,466 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage55,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage47,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage39,996 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DA51 SOJ

What car is DA51 SOJ?

DA51 SOJ is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DA51 SOJ?

The last recorded mileage for DA51 SOJ was 95,009 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA51 SOJ passed its MOT?

DA51 SOJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2018.

Is DA51 SOJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA51 SOJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DA51 SOJ?

DA51 SOJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.